Warwick Davis, the British star best known for his appearances in the “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter” franchises, is to be awarded the British Academy’s highest honor, the BAFTA Fellowship.
Recognizing those who have made an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, games or television, the honor will be presented at the BAFTA film awards on Feb. 16.
Davis’ career began at age 11 as Wicket the Ewok in 1983’s “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi,” having been selected by George Lucas himself. He would return to the universe multiple times, most recently for “Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker,” then went
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